SafePlants

No images found for this plant ID: 10152.

Ensure images are uploaded to the Media Library and tagged with "10152" in the "plant_image_tag" taxonomy.

Safe for Children?

✅ Safe: 0
❓ Neutral: 0
❌ Unsafe: 0

Safe for Dogs?

✅ Safe: 0
❓ Neutral: 0
❌ Unsafe: 0

Safe for Cats?

✅ Safe: 0
❓ Neutral: 0
❌ Unsafe: 0

Safe for Reptiles?

✅ Safe: 0
❓ Neutral: 0
❌ Unsafe: 0

Pringle's lipfern

Scientific Name: Cheilanthes pringlei

Family: Pteridaceae

Category: Fern

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Pringle's Lipfern (Cheilanthes pringlei)

Discover the fascinating Pringle's Lipfern, a delicate fern with a rich history and unique characteristics. This page compiles information about its taxonomy, distribution, and more.

Scientific Classification

  • Scientific Name: Cheilanthes pringlei Davenport
  • Common Names: Pringle's Lipfern, Pringle's Lip Fern
  • Family: Pteridaceae (sometimes also listed as Polypodiaceae)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Cheilanthes sonorensis Goodding 1912
    • Allosorus pringlei (Davenp.) Farw.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in locations such as Nacapule Canyon, San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico.
  • Presence confirmed in areas outside of Idaho.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Growth Habit: Forb/herb
  • Duration: Perennial

Etymology

  • Cheilanthes is derived from the Greek words "cheilos" (lip) and "anthos" (flower).
  • The species name pringlei honors Cyrus Guernsey Pringle (1838-1911), a collector for Asa Gray.

Resources and Further Information

  • BISON Web Link: http://bison.usgs.ornl.gov/api/scientificName/Cheilanthes%20pringlei%20insulare
  • ITIS TSN 17454